SOLUTION: Need to simplify the following polynomial: {{{ 2xy + 17x^2-3y(3xy +4y) }}}

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Question 30644: Need to simplify the following polynomial:
+2xy+%2B+17x%5E2-3y%283xy+%2B4y%29+

Answer by Cintchr(481) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First thing is distribute the -3y to the quantity and see if there are any like terms to be combined
+2xy+%2B+17x%5E2-3y%283xy+%2B4y%29+
+2xy+%2B+17x%5E2+-+9xy%5E2+-+12y%5E2+